Comparison

Kill Ball vs New Star Baseball

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kill Ball

Engage in a fun ball-catching game with family and friends. Compete in various play modes and climb the leaderboards. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience for players of all ages.

Highlights
  • Single Player Mode
  • Double Player Mode
  • Multiplayer Mode
  • Ranking System
Features
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catch ball with your father and son or friends. Features: + Single Play + Double Play + Multi Play + Ranking

About

New Star Baseball

Live the life of a professional baseball player, from rookie to Hall of Famer. Make crucial decisions on and off the field, manage your career, and navigate the temptations of fame and fortune. Experience a dynamic journey with optional pitching mechanics and customizable playstyles.

Highlights
  • Professional baseball career simulation
  • Player skill training and development
  • Optional pitching mechanics
  • Lifestyle management and choices
  • Equipment and ability upgrades
  • Multiple play styles with one-touch controls
Features
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Step up to the plate as the next big baseball superstar - and experience the rollercoaster life of a professional player in ‘NEW STAR BASEBALL’, from the people who brought you the hit sports games ‘Retro Bowl’ and ’New Star Soccer’. Plucked straight out of high-school by top baseball scouts who believe you could be a rare two-way player, it's up to you to prove them right as you face the hard reality of competitive baseball in the big leagues. Will you seize your chance and build on your one-in-a-million talents to make it to the hall of fame? Or will you plunge headlong into the high-rolling temptations of glitzy casinos and all the luxuries that money can buy? FREE TO PLAY Hundreds of hours of entertainment at your fingertips; start as a lower league rookie and make your way to the top! EASY TO PICK UP Enjoy multiple play styles with simple one-touch controls! NEW FOR VERSION 2.0 - CHOOSE WHETHER TO PLAY THE NEW, IMPROVED PITCHING Pitching is now completely optional! Talk to the Manager at any time to choose whether to be a two-way player or not. PLAY YOUR WAY Train your skills, grab the latest high-performance equipment, or use special abilities to gain the edge against ruthless opposition teams! LIVE LIKE A BASEBALL STAR All eyes are on you as a big-name sports celebrity - hang with the right people and treat yourself to the latest cars, condos and gadgets to impress the fans and the media!

Screenshots

Kill Ball2 screens
New Star Baseball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kill Ball at none against New Star Baseball's shown. Kill Ball also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). New Star Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kill Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and New Star Baseball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kill Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Star Baseball has 3.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Kill Ball's written reviews are positive against 54% of New Star Baseball's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kill Ball versus New Star Baseball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKill BallNew Star Baseball
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (3.8K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings33.8K — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB165 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKim Bo YoungNew Star Publishing Ltd.

Customer experience

Kill Ball

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

New Star Baseball

All ratings3,770 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral19.0%
Negative27.1%

Bugs and requests

Kill Ball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

New Star Baseball

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Batting and hitting outcomes not matching player input
  • Throwing to cutoff man not registering properly
  • Inconsistent and unreliable base running mechanics
  • Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • Progression system and ratings not accurately reflecting performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow choosing starting team
  • Add stealing and triples
  • Improve pitching and fielding controls
  • Implement more realistic baseball statistics
  • Provide option to skip tutorial

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kill Ball

One-time1
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
10 purchases

New Star Baseball

One-time10
  • Bux Pack #1$0.99
  • Pro Bat Pack$2.99
  • Bux Pack #2$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Interstitial Ads$3.99
  • NRG Pro Bundle$3.99
  • Pro Gear Bundle$6.99
  • Expert Staff Bundle$8.99
  • Bux Pack #3$9.99
  • Expert Gear Bundle$9.99
  • Bux Pack #4$23.99

Questions

Is Kill Ball free?
Kill Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is New Star Baseball free?
New Star Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kill Ball or New Star Baseball?
Kill Ball is rated higher. Kill Ball averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while New Star Baseball averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Kill Ball or New Star Baseball have ads?
New Star Baseball shows ads; Kill Ball does not.

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